William Contreras
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2020-2026)
William Contreras is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2020 for the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 7 seasons. In 746 career games, he has hit .272 with 755 hits, 103 home runs, and 409 RBI. William Contreras is a 2-time All-Star and a 2-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 5,736.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2020-07-24
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · 2× Silver Slugger
- Jersey
- #24
Full name: William Jesus Contreras
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 2,774 | 426 | 755 | 149 | 6 | 103 | 409 | 24 | 344 | 641 | .272 | .354 | .442 | .795 | 5,736 |
Career AVG .272 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +11.3% above league average.
Career OBP .354 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +11.9% above league average.
Career SLG .442 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +9.1% above league average.
Career OPS .795 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 52 | 163 | 19 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 54 | .215 | .243 (-12%) | .317 (-5%) | .410 (-3%) | .727 (-4%) | -89.5 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 97 | 334 | 51 | 93 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 45 | 2 | 39 | 104 | .278 | .242 (+15%) | .311 (+14%) | .394 (+28%) | .706 (+22%) | 1347.3 |
| 2023 | MIL | NL | 141 | 540 | 86 | 156 | 38 | 1 | 17 | 78 | 6 | 63 | 126 | .289 | .248 (+16%) | .320 (+15%) | .414 (+10%) | .734 (+12%) | 1483.2 |
| 2024 | MIL | NL | 155 | 595 | 99 | 167 | 37 | 2 | 23 | 92 | 9 | 78 | 139 | .281 | .243 (+15%) | .312 (+17%) | .399 (+17%) | .711 (+17%) | 2180.5 |
| 2025 | MIL | NL | 150 | 566 | 89 | 147 | 28 | 0 | 17 | 76 | 6 | 84 | 120 | .260 | .245 (+6%) | .315 (+13%) | .403 (-1%) | .718 (+5%) | 814.0 |
| 2026 | MIL | NL | 147 | 566 | 82 | 153 | 27 | 1 | 18 | 94 | 1 | 61 | 94 | .270 | .243 (+11%) | .318 (+7%) | .400 (+4%) | .718 (+5%) | 0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 746 | 2,774 | 426 | 755 | 149 | 6 | 103 | 409 | 24 | 344 | 641 | .272 | — | — | — | — | 5,736 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 64 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 17 | .219 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | NLCS | MIL | 4 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .143 |
| 2025 | NLDS1 | MIL | 5 | 20 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .300 |
| 2024 | NLWC1 | MIL | 3 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .167 |
| 2023 | NLWC1 | MIL | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .333 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | ATL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .125 |
| 2021 | NLDS1 | ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (599 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 298 | 1042 | 183 | 283 | 46 | 149 | .272 |
| Away | 301 | 1166 | 161 | 319 | 39 | 166 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-26 | MIL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-23 | MIL | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-22 | MIL | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | MIL | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-19 | MIL | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | MIL | LAA | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-17 | MIL | LAA | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-16 | MIL | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-13 | MIL | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-12 | MIL | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 469 | 461 | 4163 | 142 | 35 | 14 |
| OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ATL | C | 4 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ATL | C | 49 | 47 | 411 | 21 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | ATL | C | 60 | 57 | 559 | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | ATL | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MIL | C | 108 | 108 | 969 | 30 | 11 | 5 |
| 2024 | MIL | C | 120 | 119 | 1054 | 37 | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 | MIL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MIL | C | 128 | 128 | 1149 | 43 | 6 | 6 |
| 2025 | MIL | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 469 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 124 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Player of the Week | Week of 2025-04-12 |
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - First Team | C |
| 2024 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2024 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2023 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2023 | TSN All-Star | C |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 132.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 39.0 | 420 | 0 |
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William Contreras: the record in brief
The debut date in the bio is July 24, 2020; William Contreras is an active player, and this profile updates as the season goes on. Club by club, the record runs the Atlanta Braves (2020 through 2022) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2023 to 2026). Listed as a catcher, Contreras both batted and threw right-handed. Contreras is listed at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads December 24, 1997, in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela. William Contreras was the playing name; the full given name is William Jesus.
Contreras's career batting table shows 746 games, 2,774 at bats and 755 hits, a .272 average; the totals also include 103 homers, 409 runs batted in, and 24 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .354 clip and slugging .442, Contreras carries a .795 OPS. Contreras's .272 average ran 11.3% above the .245 that the league posted over the same seasons. The home run peak was 23 in 2024 with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Frequently Asked Questions about William Contreras
- What years did William Contreras play?
- William Contreras played in Major League Baseball from 2020 to 2026.
- Was William Contreras a pitcher?
- No. William Contreras was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did William Contreras hit?
- William Contreras hit 103 career home runs with 755 hits.
- What teams has William Contreras played for?
- William Contreras has played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2020–2022) and the Milwaukee Brewers (2023–2026).
- Has William Contreras won an MVP award?
- No. William Contreras has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has William Contreras won?
- William Contreras has won 2 Silver Slugger awards (2023 and 2024). He has been selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What are William Contreras's career stats?
- In 746 games, William Contreras has 755 hits, 103 home runs, 409 RBI, 426 runs, and 24 stolen bases, with a .272 batting average.
- What position does William Contreras play?
- William Contreras plays primarily as a catcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is William Contreras and how much does he weigh?
- William Contreras is listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- What number does William Contreras wear?
- William Contreras wears number 24, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has William Contreras hit each season?
- William Contreras's home runs by season: 0 in 2020, 8 in 2021, 20 in 2022, 17 in 2023, 23 in 2024, 17 in 2025, and 18 in 2026. His most in one season was 23, in 2024.
- What was William Contreras's career batting average?
- William Contreras batted .272 over his career, with 755 hits in 2,774 at bats.
- How many RBI did William Contreras have?
- William Contreras drove in 409 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games has William Contreras made?
- William Contreras has been selected to 2 All-Star Games.